The grant will fund the Building Community Strength program in 10 rural Maine communities.
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Western Foothills Land Trust buys 721 acres of forest, river frontage
The Western Foothills Land Trust recently enlarged its existing Twin Bridges Preserve by acquiring an adjacent 721-acre forest tract known as Edwards Mills, one of the Chadbourne Tree Farm working forests in western Maine. The tract includes access from Route 117 and land on both sides of the Crooked River in Norway, Otisfield and Harrison. […]
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Girl Scouts of Maine to host Transforming Leadership Conference
Girl Scouts of Maine plans to host its annual Transforming Leadership Conference from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. The event will be held at the University of Maine at Orono. The exact event location will be shared with participants after registering online to ensure the safety of the Girl Scouts. This opportunity […]
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Literacy Volunteers celebrates ‘Hometown Heroes’
Modern Woodmen of America celebrated the literacy work of Literacy Volunteers of Franklin and Somerset Counties, and honored “Hometown Heroes” Elizabeth Cooke, Maggie Davis, Greta Espeaignnette, Claire Levesque, and Aishah Wolfstone, at a MWA members meeting Sept. 19 at Bean’s Corner Baptist Church in Jay. The five Literacy Volunteers tutors were celebrated as a team […]
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Mitchell Center to host talk on history of Maine’s rivers Oct. 23
The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine plans to host a talk, “Maine’s Rivers: Subsistence to Sewers to Sustainability over Five centuries” at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23. In this talk, Lloyd Irland will discuss a series of distinct periods in the history of Maine’ rivers spanning five […]
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UMaine Farmington to host lecture on life science economy Oct. 25
The University of Maine at Farmington Public Forum series is set to present a lecture by biology professor Timothy Breton, “Making waves with big ideas on science education and research in western Maine.” In this talk, Breton will discuss growing the life science economy in Maine and the National Science Foundation grants that he recently […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
An Essentials of College Planning virtual session is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30.
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WinterKids License to Chill Celebration set for Portland Nov. 9
WinterKids plans to hold its 12th annual License to Chill Celebration, presented by Mt. Abram Ski Resort & Bike Park, from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. This year’s event will be at a new venue, Après at 148 Anderson St. in Portland. The celebration has become a cornerstone of Maine’s winter social calendar, drawing […]
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WinterKids opens application window for 2024 winter games
The application is open until Monday, Oct. 23.
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Online 4-H weaving club helps youth get creative
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer an online Weaving SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club for youth interested in learning about the world of fiber and textiles and expanding their creative skills. The club will meet at 4 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 26 and Nov. 2, 14 and 16. Geared toward […]